Politics Articles

Opelika Council approves $90.4 million FY26 budget

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget during Tuesday night’s meeting.The projected income from sales tax is just over $51 million — a slight increase from fiscal year 2025. The total general fund revenue...

Lee County trash center usage increases, encounters new problems

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Environmental Services Director John McDonald gave an update on Monday night during the Lee County Commission meeting about the convenience sites that the county has opened for trash dumping on the weekends.McDonald...

Auburn drops Thursday night showdown

By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN - Last year, Auburn High School dominated Vestavia Hills High School at Duck Samford Stadium behind big plays and a strong defensive effort en route to a 52-17 victory. This time it was the revenge-minded Rebels (2-0) who delivered a crushing...

Council adopts new zoning ordinance amendment

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Developers will now have greater flexibility when building in rural zoning districts within the city of Auburn after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved a zoning ordinance amendment.That change will...
City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

Opelika Council recognizes YouthBuild Program graduate BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA —Opelika’s Mayor Gary Fuller and the city...

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City Council News | Aug. 8, 2024

City Council Notes | July 18, 2024

Opelika Council approves nearly $1.3 million for OCS BY MICHELLE KEYMICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Opelika’s City Council approved a special...

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